Your stay at the Van Pelt House in Jim Thorpe will transport you back in time to the days of coal miners and train barons. Located one street above our Main Street, Broadway. A short walk will place you right in the center of all our shops, restaurants, museums and our music venue, Mauch Chunk Opera House. The space The Van Pelt House is a single family house, a townhouse, and you and your party have it all to yourself. Yes, you are renting a private home! We are a secluded and romantic home that accommodates groups of up to 4 people. We are nicely located steps from the historic district, bike trails, shops, and restaurants. Below are some of our amenities. A Sunny Fully Equipped Kitchen Cozy living room with fold out queen sofa bed, coffee table flat screen TV and electric fireplace Your own private deck overlooking the tree tops, great for breakfast and dining Patio with a fire pit! Upstairs relax in quiet comfort on a soft queen size bed Enjoy a small sunny sitting room for reading and reflecting with a futon bed Private bath with claw foot tub Air Conditioning on each floor Internet access Dogs allowed only if crated! $50 non refundable Guest access Our guests have the entire house to enjoy and relax. Other things to note Asa Packer Mansion, Harry Packer Mansion tours are available plus the Old Jail where the Molly Maguires were put to death. Rafting, hiking, bicycle paths, paintball, train rides etc.